Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil
EO-LTSEA-CBEBA-5ML
Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is a pale yellow liquid known for its crisp, earthy, fruity citrus scent. Extracted through steam distillation from the fruit of the litsea cubeba plant, this essential oil blends seamlessly with various oils, including lavender, basil, bergamot, petitgrain, rosemary, rosewood, ylang-ylang, and citrus scents. The small plant, native to East Asia, particularly China, features vibrant green leaves with a pleasant, lemony smell, producing small, pepper-like fruits from which the essential oil is derived.
- Common Uses: Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is commonly used in aromatherapy, body care products, hair care, and cold process and melt-and-pour soap making.
- Blends Well With: Lavender, basil, bergamot, petitgrain, rosemary, rosewood, ylang-ylang, and citrus scents.
- Precautions: Essential Oils are concentrated essences from plants. Dilution before skin application is crucial to avoid irritation. Internal use is not recommended. Be aware of contraindications, and consult with a healthcare professional if you have health concerns or questions.
- Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba
- INCI: Litsea cubeba Oil
- Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
- Plant Part: Fruit
- Origin: China
- Aroma: Crisp, earthy, fruity citrus scent
- Aromatic Strength: Medium
- Aromatic Note: Top
- Color: Ranges from a pale yellow to greenish-olive liquid
- Flash Point: 54.44 °C (closed up)